Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 MKI frontline fighter aircraft took to the skies over France along with the French Air and Space Force’s Rafale jets as both forces commended a 12-day long joint training exercise today.

“#ExerciseGaruda25 takes off. Indian Air Force Su-30MKI and French Air and Space Force Rafale aircraft soared into the skies, commencing coordinated missions as part of the bilateral air exercise,” the IAF posted on its X-handle on Monday. “The engagement reinforces strong interoperability and deep defence cooperation between the two Air Forces,” the post added.

The IAF contingent had landed at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France last week to participate in the bilateral air exercise that is being held from November 16 to 27. It comprises the Russian-origin Su-30MKI fighter air

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